Project Manager - Grid Connections

Milford Rail and Engineering Services Ltd; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK solar energy contractor is seeking a Project Manager specializing in Grid Connections. You will lead HV connection schemes and collaborate closely with ICPs, DNOs, and IDNOs. The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience in electrical infrastructure and is familiar with legal processes. This is a remote position with occasional site visits required, preferably based near Leicester.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working for ICPs.
• DNO / IDNO experience is essential.
• Experience managing HV connections up to 132kV.
• Autonomous and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with ICPs, DNOs and IDNOs for HV connections.
• Work with supply chain and design teams to manage project milestones.

Skills

Project management

HV infrastructure experience

Design schematic interpretation

Testing and commissioning knowledge

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Grid Connections. Our client is a major European and UK solar energy contractor delivering a wide range of works across the continent. They are looking to recruit a specialist connections project manager on a salaried basis to oversee a range of 132kV connection schemes. The successful applicant will act in a leadership role, working closely with ICPs, DNOs and IDNOs to oversee HV connections of charging systems to the grid. The role involves working with supply chain and design teams to execute project milestones, to programme and budget. The position is remote with site visits as required; you can be based anywhere in the UK, with the bulk of sites near Leicester, so being based relatively near Leicestershire is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Act in a leadership role and coordinate with ICPs, DNOs and IDNOs to oversee HV connections of charging systems to the grid.
• Work with supply chain and design teams to execute project milestones, maintain programme and manage budget.

Qualifications

• Experienced project manager with extensive experience working for ICPs
• DNO / IDNO experience is essential
• Proven experience working on HV infrastructure up to 132kV
• Familiar with design processes and able to interpret design schematics
• Familiar with testing and commissioning processes
• Familiar with legal processes such as wayleaves, easements and land access
• Ideally degree qualified in electrical engineering
• Autonomous, professional and comfortable dealing with senior industry stakeholders
• Based in the UK and fully eligible to work in the UK